Paraprofessional: Kids' Company Before School

New Prague; Minnesota; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Eagle View's Kids' Company program seeks a paraprofessional to support daily operations, supervise and engage children, and facilitate choice-based activities.

You will assist with social and emotional development, communicate with district staff and families, and maintain confidentiality while promoting a safe, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Students may be high school students.
• Complete 1040 child contact hours via district training programs, experience, and coursework of equivalent nature.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Valid Minnesota Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and interact with enrolled children daily.
• Facilitate choice-based activities to engage students.
• Monitor interactions and encourage positive behaviors.
• Support students' social and emotional development and provide guidance as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Behavior management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Eligible to be a high school student

1040 child contact hours completion

CPR and First Aid certification

Minnesota Driver's License

Job description

Eagle View

Kids' Company Paraprofessional

6:45am-9

All student contact dates + some non-school days

JOB SUMMARY: A Paraprofessional with the Kids' Company program supports the program's daily operations by fostering a safe, structured, and engaging environment for enrolled children. Key responsibilities include supervising and interacting with children, facilitating choice-based activities, and monitoring interactions to encourage positive behaviors. This role also provides targeted support to students' social and emotional development, offering assistance to children who may need additional guidance. Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and a commitment to nurturing each child's growth are essential for success in this position.

WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Education/Certification/Licensure

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Could be a high school student
• Completion of a 1040 child contact hours using a combination of district training programs, experience, and coursework of an equivalent nature and level to perform the requirements of the work.
• CPR and First Aid Certified or willing to become certified within the first 90 days of employment
• Valid Minnesota Driver's License

Experience

• 1-3 years of early childhood or youth programming experience preferred

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively with students of all ages and abilities in a positive manner
• Ability to communicate in oral, written and web-based communication format with district personnel, staff, and families
• Ability to exercise confidentiality in handling district information